Defensive Driving Training Options

Arizona Department of Administration regulations and ASU policy (EHS 119: Motor Fleet Safety) requires that all ASU employees who drive an ASU vehicle or a vehicle leased or rented with ASU funds complete a defensive driving training class at least every four (4) years. These regulations and policy also require that ASU verify with the Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles that each employee who drives a vehicle for ASU as described above maintains a valid state of Arizona Drivers License and that ASU requires additional training for any driver with six (6) points or more on their driving record.

Options for future training include the following:

1. Completion of any classroom training program offered by EH&S (see course descriptions below).  You can enroll in a course through the LMS system.
2. Completion of the web based class on Blackboard (not available for student workers as this course has a prerequisite for experienced drivers). If you are not familiar with Blackboard instructions on how to login and search for Blackboard classes are in a PowerPoint presentation. For those familiar with Blackboard go to MyASU login and search for “Defensive Driving” and enroll.
3. Any defensive driving class attended to address state of Arizona traffic citations or similar class provided proof of attendance with a date can be provided.  When using this option please mail a copy of the proof of attendance along with employee number to EH&S – Training Records at Mail Code 3804 or email to EHS@asu.edu.

The following courses currently are taught in classrooms at ASU. All take two (2) hours to complete.  Coaching the Experienced Driver includes a certificate eligible for insurance discounts. For a schedule of classes and enroll logon to the LMS system using your ASURite ID and password. Click on Search for a Specific Class and in the dropdown menu choose Driver Training Classes and select the desired class.

DEFENSIVE DRIVING - COACHING THE EXPERIENCED DRIVER - A comprehensive, high-quality driver training program that offers trainees educational materials designed specifically for adult, experienced drivers-in a non-lecture format that addresses comprehensive coverage of collision-prevention techniques including: vehicle inspection, cushion of safety, scanning, vehicle positioning, safe backing and parking procedures, and handling blind spots.

COACHING THE SUV DRIVER - America’s highways are filled with sport utility vehicles (SUVs). Compared to standard automobiles, SUVs present a higher risk of rollover accidents. This course is tailored to the unique attributes of SUVs. The course is a comprehensive presentation covering the following collision avoidance topics and techniques: vehicle inspection, handling blind spots, scanning techniques, communicating with others, cushion of safety, techniques for driving in different environments and in adverse weather, backing procedures, off-road driving and towing techniques. Upon completion of the course, a Coaching the SUV Driver Course Completion Certificate will be issued to each participant.

OFF-ROAD DRIVING - A COACHING PROGRAM - Taking off-road trips are fun and exciting if you follow certain safety rules and never let sight-seeing distract you completely from your driving, even on less traveled back roads. This course addresses off-road driving safety procedures, skills and defensive driving techniques. “Off-Road Driving” is for individuals who operate vehicles on dirt roads and over rough terrain. Attendees who satisfactorily complete a course exam will receive a certification from the National Safety Council. The registration is limited to people that drive off-road.